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My son needed running shoes for track. It's middle school so they just wear regular sneakers and not cleat-style. Nowadays they need sneakers for school P.E., sneakers for indoor soccer, sneakers for...Read complete review

My son needed running shoes for track. It's middle school so they just wear regular sneakers and not cleat-style. Nowadays they need sneakers for school P.E., sneakers for indoor soccer, sneakers for outside school, cleats for other sports. It's never ending. I decided on these because of the price and my son loved the bright color of the orange. It's more of a neon which he loves. He normally wears a size 10 men's but we went up a half size to 10.5 as one should for running shoes. My son has been wearing them for running a few miles a week for practice plus track meets on weekends for the past 3 weeks and says they are amazingly comfortable which I was worried about given the low price. If payless continues with this I may never pay $140 for the name brand running sneakers for my kid whose feet are growing so fast. It has only been 3 weeks but the shoes still look brand new.

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Not a good running shoe

I'm a middle aged man that runs 2 miles every day religiously. I bought my first pair of Champion running shoes in 2010 after reading a Consumer Reports article that rated them highly...Read complete review

I'm a middle aged man that runs 2 miles every day religiously. I bought my first pair of Champion running shoes in 2010 after reading a Consumer Reports article that rated them highly & a good value. I replace them every year, I switched styles several times because they stopped making the kind I'd bought the year before, but was always happy with what I got. Not so this time, the padding is no where near good enough for a running shoe, as someone else wrote they feel like slippers. Maybe good enough for walking or wearing around the house, totally no good for running. I'm very disappointed.

I wear these almost daily for my normal activities and also for the gym. I have this pair for approximately 2 years, they are starting to look worn but still functional. I'm 67, a child would have worn them out in 6 months.

I loved these shoes at first. Lightweight, very comfortable, good arch support. Less than two months has gone by, I wear them maybe 4 hours a week total. After removing my socks today I saw a black substance attached to my white socks. I felt inside the shoe only to find holes where my three smallest toes made holes in the lining. I thought I had found the best shoe until today. The holes were obviously getting bigger each time I wore the shoes.

Durability:

Non-durable

Comfort:

Very Comfortable

Sizing:

Feels True to Size

Bottom LineNo, I would not recommend this to a friend

Merchant response: Payless believes in providing our customers with quality merchandise at affordable prices. We are constantly testing our products to ensure we offer our customers good wear. I am sorry to hear about your dissatisfaction with your shoes.

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Have had these for about two years and about to buy some more in a different color. This is the lightest running shoe I have EVER experienced and has a good bang for your buck! So lite on your feet, they take some getting used to, but they are very comfortable with good air flow. The only two cons I can mention is the inner sole of the memory foam is starting to wear thin, but the rest of the shoe's integrity is holding up. I generally use these for sprint drills, jogging, and workouts, so they have more than earned their keep. Over time, some of the black is rubbing off around the toe of the shoe, but for the purposes I use them, that's superficial. Like I mentioned, about to get another pair and that says something about the product in my book!

I use these for everything from heavy weight training to running and they've never let me down. The soles are soft and flexible once you rough them up a bit (they are very slick out of the box) and the shoe is suitable enough to be abused and washed regularly. I've never had any trouble from them and actually have trouble getting rid of them because I like them so much. I kept the first pair for around 10 months before replacing them with the same style in a different color. Definitely a best buy!

At first these shoes were ok, sure they were very ugly, and desperately trying to be good, but they were comfortable and did their purpose(running and athletics) up until the 4th month. The 4th month i realized that the shoes literally had a green tint on the bottom from grass, this also coupled with the small cavities in the sole that are supposed to allow it to flex being eroded away because of the material, definitely NOT rubber, being cheap and to soft to withstand friction with the ground. also, just to add, after i realized this i decided they were used enough to just ruin the rest of the way on my skate board, i know they aren't skateboarding shoes but still, because the material on the bottom was way to soft, every single fall was like hitting the ground directly. to add more, in the rain, these were finally completely ruined after the sole fell off(after only 5 months).

I can't attest to the value of these as a running shoe. I bought them to have something light and comfortable for working on my feet all day. These are perfect for that. They are the lightest and most comfortable pair of shoes I have ever owned. It feels like wearing a comfy pair of bedroom slippers. I will definitely be buying them again. I have had them for about a year now, and I just replaced the laces but they are otherwise in great condition. The outer edge of the heel is starting to wear out, but still very usable. As light as they were, I didn't even expect them to last six months, so it has been a pleasant surprise that I can still use them. If I had to think of any con for these shoes, it might be that there is absolutely no toe protection. Really, the toe protection is about the equivalent of a pair of socks. So if you kick something or drop something on your toe, you will really feel it in these.

The lightest shoe I've ever bought!!! It is totally comfortable, light, and breathable as well! In addition, the price makes u want to buy another pair as a back-up if you can not use your current champion gusto runner anymore. I totally recommend this product and I bet you won't regret it purchasing this product!

I've owned these shoes for almost a year now. I bought the grey/black pair which may no longer be available online – too bad because they look great. Lightest shoe I've ever owned which I really like.Some of the reviews have stated that they fall apart quickly when using for running or working out which I could see happening. However, I've used mine for mostly walking and they're holding up great! This includes vacations to Vegas and New Orleans where I walked a ton. Very comfortable. They've also survived a lot of casual wear, a few trips to the gym, and a few (gentle) washes. A little color has scratched off the front but after a year of use, that's expected. Really impressed overall, plan to buy they navy/grey pair soon.

Its about time someone made shoes right. The shoes are light, cool, and comfortable. I always had problems finding shoes that fit right but these athletic shoes are the best fitting shoes I have ever bought. The mesh design really molds perfectly to your feet, is light and cool, and the price is very affordable. I use them at any occasion.